Assistant Controller

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?

At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:

• Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.

• Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.

• High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

• Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients — and for each other — we’ve got a spot for you.

Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?

Functieomschrijving

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

In this versatile role, you will be part of the Finance department. You will work alongside other Assistant Controllers and report to the Business Controller. Your primary focus will be supporting the financial controls of the transport organization. 

Your responsibilities include: 

• Collecting financial data and verifying its accuracy and completeness 
• Ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timely processing of all incoming and outgoing invoices.

• Assisting in the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts 

• Supporting the preparation, analysis, interpretation, and discussion of various periodic financial reports, such as month-end and year-end closings 

• Setting up and reviewing credit and debit provisions 

• Completing, verifying, and discussing results in KPI reports 

• Contributing positively to process and performance improvements 

Your main place of work will be the office in Almelo, though occasional presence at other locations across the Netherlands may be required. 

What do you bring to the table? 

• A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or Finance/Economics 

• At least 1 year of relevant work experience in a similar role 

• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel 

• Knowledge of Tableau and/or SAP is a plus 

• Excellent command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to process large amounts of data quickly and accurately 

• Proactive attitude and a strong sense of responsibility 

• Ambition to grow and develop further professionally 

What do we offer ?

We offer a varied job with a high degree of independence and a pleasant working environment.

• a varied job: no day is the same. You work in a pleasant and rapidly changing international environment where you are entrusted with a high degree of independence;
• plenty of room for ideas and initiatives: working in a company where entrepreneurship and sustainability are central;
• career, learning and growth opportunities: being part of a financially healthy and large organization where lifelong learning and growth is encouraged;
• an attractive salary: a complete package that matches your background;

At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).